Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.

Survey map of Van Dorn's Trails, showing Texas and Oklahoma counties, towns, rivers, creeks, and Indian reservations.

Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan thanking him for purchasing his book "Longhorn Trail Drivers" and informing him to expect it in the mail soon.

Letter from Sam Isaacs to Honorable W. J. Bryan providing him with information about H. E. Hoover and Frank King's book "Longhorn Trail Drivers".

A page of handwritten notes by T. N. Carswell on Selective Service System letterhead, dated January 20, 1941. Commanders named to select officers for County set up: J. E. Shewbert, J. J. Mueller and A. E. Travis.

A blank contract requesting druggists to agree to pay $100 for expenses related to the retention of the present Medicinal Permit Statutes as set forth in House Bill No. 5, Acts of the 45th Legislature of Texas dated January 1, 1941.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter S. Pope, Attorney at Law, Abilene, Texas, dated January 4, 1941. Pope advises of enclosed letters that were promised by him to Carswell. Pope states, "Probably, we should protect the City Drug Store of Munday, Texas". The reverse side includes a list of names handwritten by [T. N. Carswell]: Fisher Co. Chairman, C. A. Jones - Rotan; T. E. Alvis - Roby; Joe Boyd; Earnest Webb - McCauley; Lewis Rowles - Sylvester - $100 each Co.

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated January 16, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Davis of January 14. He advises of his efforts to organize the 24th Senatorial District, describing the interest as luke warm but assures Davis that he will not stop until they have a set-up in each county. He advises of meetings already scheduled and requests the names of any leaders in the counties of the District.

A letter written to J. D. Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Thos. J. Young, Roby, Texas, dated January 17, 1941. Young discusses the support of the movement which they received from the local people advising Riddle that they have some real problems in Fisher County.

A postcard addressed to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Throckmorton, Texas (January 15, 1941). The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas from Elmer D. Holt, Throckmorton, Texas. Holt announces a meeting of the Dry Forces of their County to be held at the First Presbyterian Church and requests of Riddle that a team be sent to assist in the beginning of the work.

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 14, 1941. Davis advises of having secured a copy of an amendment to the Texas Liquor Control Act advising of an enclosed copy for Carswell to consider.

A letter written to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, from Jones W. Weathers, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Eastland, Texas, dated January 21, 1941. Weathers advises of an organization which was already established in the County assuring Riddle that Judge R. N. Grisham will be glad to call a meeting.

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis supplies a list of names, as requested by Carswell, of key men in the District and advises that Dr. Walter H. McKenzie of University Baptist Church in Austin be their official representative to the Legislature.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Sibley, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Texas, dated January 25, 1941. Sibley requests that Carswell come to Sweetwater for the purpose of organizing their "Dry's".

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 21, 1941. Davis discusses the strategy of the campaign to be used in church services advising that the temperance question should be presented in an educational way. Handwritten postscript on right edge of page advises that Davis will send a copy of the letter as requested by Carswell. The reverse side includes notes handwritten by Carswell for a sermon regarding action which should be taken against the liquor market.

A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.

A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated January 27, 1941. Davis asks Carswell to write or wire his Senator in reference to the liquor traffic bringing pressure to defeat the confirmation of the appointment of Dr. W. D. Bradfield as Chairman of the Texas Liquor Control Board.

A Western Union Telegram sent to Hon. John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from James P. Stinson, County Democratic Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, County & District Chairman of the United Dries, dated January 28, 1941. The telegram requests that Smith support the confirmation of Dr. W. D. Bradfield.

A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. T. N. Carswell from John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas, dated January 29, 1941. Smith confirms that he will vote for Dr. W. D. Bradfield but chances for confirmation are poor.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post 57, American Legion, from Morris Sheppard, Washington D.C., dated January 7, 1941. Sheppard confirms that he has commended Mrs. E. Lillius for the appointment Carswell "mentioned" [for the position of hostess at Camp Barkeley].

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, from Sam Russell, Member-Elect, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell confirms that his recommendation for Mrs. E. Lillius was wired today.

A Western Union telegram sent to General Richard Donovan, Commanding General, San Antonio, Texas, from Sam Russell, Washington, D. C., dated January 2, 1941. Russell recommends Mrs. E. Lillius, Abilene, Texas for a position as Senior Hostess in the army camp at View, Texas. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.